Aupairs Exclusive
Recruitment Agencies in Johannesburg

Understanding both the employer and the employees' requirements, night nurses, childminders, we specialise in the placement of aupairs, babysitters and teachers in Gauteng and Durban.

Marion Smith had worked as an AuPair in America and on returning to South Africa secured a job, as an aupair. In between she worked as a recruitment consultant for a corporate entity. She has the knowledge and understanding of what both the employer and employee want. Aupairs Exclusive's mission is to provide a wide selection of reliable, trustworthy and loyal candidates. We aim to assist each family in finding a suitable candidate to care for their children with the same love and compassion that the children are used to receiving from their parents. We strive to treat each placement with the level of urgency that you have come to expect. We have a large selection of candidates on our database to choose from. All candidates CV’s with references, a copy of their drivers licence and identification are kept on record with Aupairs Exclusive. These will be supplied once a candidate has been offered a position. Aupairs Exclusive was set up by a former aupair who knows exactly what aupairs and families require. We offer support, advice and a placement guarantee. How do you feel about me working from home or popping in any time? What are some of the things you would do with a child of this age? The baby has been crying for an hour and nothing seems to work, what do you do? And how much notice should we give for our holidays without you? Aupairs almost never overlap, however sometimes families will ask the nanny being replaced to stay on for a limited period to help make the transition smoother. This short period of overlap can either be a great help or an extra source of aggravation, depending on the circumstances and your point of view. On the good side, the initial work load will be split between two people and you will be able to adjust to your new responsibilities. The current nanny will be able to give you alot of advice on what works for the children, daily routines, methods of discipline used, the quirks of each family member and she will have more time to show you around than the mom will. On the downside the current nanny could be a bit intimidating. She will appear to be more confident and efficient than you. With your emotions at that moment in a new job and trying to fit in and be liked by the children this could all prove to be overwhelming. The children will openly show their dislike for you and their need for the current nanny to stay. This is a person who they have gotten to know and build a relationship with so you would have to try really hard to be patient and understanding. The plus to this situation is that one day you will be replaced and the children will then prefer you. Try not to feel inadequate and remember that in time you will be more comfortable in your position and more efficient and the children will have grown to like you. Even when your predecessor is no longer around, the family will still have fond memories of her and both parents and children will bring her up in conversation. This phase will pass once the family and children have become accustomed to your ways. Looking after children is a fantastic experience even with all its hurdles.